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Saturday, August 4, 2007

GEORGE VI COINS (1938-1947)

After the death of King George V his son, who would have been King Edward VIII, abdicated before the coronation. No coins were minted using his portrait. His brother the Duke of York was crowned King George VI in May 1937 and the first coin of India with his effigy was minted in 1938.

Half Silver Coins ?After the price of silver started going up after the outbreak of World War II in 1939, the practice of hoarding silver coins became common. This led to reducing the use of silver in coins. The 1940 1/4-Rupee, 1/2-Rupee and One Rupee coins were reduced from 0.917 silver to 0.500 silver (there were a limited number of 1939 Rupees minted in 0.500 silver). Though not listed by Krause, D. Chakravarty reports 1940 1/4 Rupees exists in the earlier 0.917 silver version also.

One Rupee (1938-1947)Y-57/57a/60 KM-555/556/557/557a/559

The Rupee was minted in Calcutta, Bombay and Lahore in 0.917 silver, 0.500 silver and Nickel with a reeded edge and later a security edge. There is no mint mark for Calcutta. The Bombay issues have a small dot or diamond on the reverse under the ornate (the lotus flower) near the bottom of the coin . The Lahore mint used a small "L" in the same position. When the composition switched to Nickel in 1947 a completely different reverse (an Indian tiger) was introduced.

The 1939 Rupee is one of the most rare and expensive Silver coins of the British India Period

1/2 Rupee (1938-1947)Y-56a/56b/59 KM-549/550/550a/552/553

The 1/2 Rupee was minted in Calcutta, Bombay and Lahore in 0.917 silver, 0.500 silver and Nickel with a reeded edge and later a security edge. There is no mint mark for Calcutta. The Bombay issues have a small dot or diamond on the reverse under the ornate (the lotus flower) near the bottom of the coin .The Lahore mint used a small "L" in the same position. When the composition switched to Nickel in 1946 a completely different reverse (an Indian tiger) was introduced.

1/4 Rupee (1938-1947)Y-55a/55b KM-544/544a/545/ 546/547/548

The 1/4 Rupee was minted in Calcutta, Bombay and Lahore in 0.917 silver, 0.500 silver and Nickel with a reeded edge and later a security edge. There is no mint mark for Calcutta. The Bombay issues have a small dot or diamond on the reverse under the ornate (the lotus flower) near the bottom of the coin .The Lahore mint used a small "L" in the same position. When the composition switched to Nickel in 1946 a completely different reverse (an Indian tiger) was introduced. There are several varieties in the obverse and two major varieties of the ornate (lotus flower) on the reverse.

Copper coins of George VI

1 Pice (Bronze) 1943-1947Y-51/51a KM-532/533

The 1 Pice coin was only minted for five years, but it has three crown different varieties and was made at four different mints. It's shape is also unique, with the hole in the center (sometimes referred to as a "washer" shape). The obverse varieties are recognized by the crown design on the obverse designated Round Crown (RC), High Crown (HC) and Flat Crown (FC). A second difference is the size of the lettering and date numerals, small (Y-51, KM-532) and large (Y-51a, KM-533). The mint is designated by a mint mark just under the date on the obverse: Calcutta (no mint mark), Bombay (large dot), Pretoria, South Africa (small dot) and Lahore (raised "L"). Krause indicates in 1944 the Bombay mm appears to be a large dot over a diamond. My 1943 Bombay appears to have a double dot.

1/2 Pice (Bronze) 1938-1942Y-49/49a KM-528/529

The Second Head variety was only struck as proof or restrikes, so only the First Head is shown here. It was only struck for circulation 1939-1940. It is reported by Krause that it was also struck in 1938 but none have been found in circulation. The 1/2 pice was struck in Calcutta (no mint mark) and Bombay (dot below date on reverse).

1/12 Anna (Bronze) 1938-1942Y-47/47a KM-526/527

The 1/12-anna comes in two obverse varieties, First Head and Second Head. It is interesting that both varieties were used in 1938 and 1939. For both varieties, the 1938 strikes were proofs or restrikes, not circulation coins. The 1/12-anna was only minted through 1942 and was then discontinued.

Sir I am Balaji.V, Mechanical Engineer , i am a numismatist during my school days. I have a 1 rupee coin and a half a rupee coin with King George VI face on it issued on 1946-1947, can u say how much is the value of these coins at present.This was given to me by my grand father.i have Banana money issued by Japanese government in Malaysia during WWII.Mail me the details to balajizworld@gmail.com

Greetings-We have a 1943 Annas 2 coin. Not sure where my husband got this as he is a retired sea captain. We would appreciate any history about this coin and an indication of its worth. Thank you. Robyn H.

i have a list of coins of george 6 coins. can i know the value of it..1.1 anna(1942)2.2 annas(1944)gold plated3.2 annas(1941)silver plated4.1/4 ruppee(1938)silver coin,bombay issue5.half rupee(1939)silver coin,limited edition6.half rupee(1947)with tiger at its back.if anyone has idea abt it can mail me at grunz_ashish@yahoo.com

i have these coins of george vi1.1 anna-19422.2anna-1944(gold plated)3.2anna-1941(silver plated)4.1/4 rupee coin-1939-made of silver5.half ruppe coin-1939-made of silver6.half rupee coin-1947-tiger at reverse......anyone can tell me the value of my set.plz mail me at grunz_ashish@yahoo.com

i have these coins of george vi1.1 anna-19422.2anna-1944(gold plated)3.2anna-1941(silver plated)4.1/4 rupee coin-1939-made of silver5.half ruppe coin-1939-made of silver6.half rupee coin-1947-tiger at reverse......anyone can tell me the value of my set.plz mail me at grunz_ashish@yahoo.com

TO whom it may concern I have a coin that I have not seen from anyone. It is a 1946 GEORGE V1.THE BOOK I have says that this coin was never put in too circulation.I would like too know the value of this cion.

My coin has no hole in it. And I don't think it's gold it is either copper or bronze.Could you please tell me the value of this coin. And I have a 1964 silver dime could you also tell me the value of this cion too thank you.

I recently got a One Rupee Coin of George VI. I am a little skeptical about the genuineness of the coin. Could you please help me in this regard. Please let me know where I can send the pictures of this coin.

i have 1945 george VI coin ,the hole in the middle ie 1 pice.and i hav 1951 one pice with a horse on it and one 1943 1 anna coin george VI king emperor coin .I would like to know what these coins are worth now.

I have george vi 1anna coin with dated 1940 if anybody want contact me 9578038720 or masimscse@gmail.com and i also want to know the price of that coin can any 1 tell meif anybody want contact me 9578038720 or masimscse@gmail.com and i also want to know the price of that coin can any 1 tell me

I Have The Collection Except The 2 Anna Coin.... But In 1(1947), 1/2(1947), 1/4(1946) Rupee Coin Have The Picture Of Lion Insist Of The Wreath.. The Whole Set Contains 7 Different Coins. If Any Body Interested May Contact projesh.romi@gmail.com

Do these coin are really a hype in the market...and they hold a good value. If yes, please let me know what would be the worth of King Goerge VI coins of 1re each.Awaiting for reply at swandaa@gmail.com

Hi sir i am ravi jaiswal from lucknow(UP)india I have king george vi one rupee coin of year 1947 and lion at the back. And i want to sale this coin........... It is in a good condition. Ma,am if you wanna buy it then you can contact me at 8960451094. My e-mail address is jaiswal17@hotmail.com.

Hi, My grandfather was the artist engraver for the Indian mint in Calcutta during 1926 -45 and all these coins designs are his. I have all these coins from him plus many more medals etc. You have removed all the replies as to value. What kind of value are any of these coins?

I have a collection of old currency notes and coins.2,5,10 cd deshmukh note5 rs pc bhattachariya note1 rs george king VI note10 rs jb taylor &pc bhattachariya note.20rs note of s.jaggannathnote.50rs note with 000786 serial number and 1000rs note with 786786serial number.

I also have many types of coins10 p,20p ,50p, east india company coin5rs indira gandhi big coin.jawaharlal nehru coinGandhiji coin and many more.i also have 1rs note bundle of montek singh ahluwalia -1rs new bundle of 2016 .

All these are original ones.If anyone is intrested to buy then please contact me:9988930941email:kunalarora777@yahoo.com

i have one george vi king emperor coin and five rupee jawahar lal nehru coin and also 50 cents singapore coins. if any buddy interested to collect call me at 7003527351..... kumarc213@gmail.com and 8013414649 this is my whatsapp no

I have king George XI notes, one rupee, two rupees, five rupees and ten rupees notes. If any body wants to bye these notes contact me at this no. 941936046,or send me mail in this address bhanunpnb@gmail. Com